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A George V silver-gilt yacht prize centerpiece bowl on stand, Crichton Bros., London, 1929
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked.
- length of stand 15 in.
fitted with copper liner and grid, the stand with presentation inscription: "New York Yacht Club Annual Cruise / The Vice Commodore's Cup for Sloops / given by VICE COMMODORE WINTHROP W. ALDRICH / Won by "VANITIE" / 15th August 1929."
Condition
good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The sloop Vanitie was originally built in 1914 for Alexander S. Cochran to compete in the America's Cup against Sir Thomas Lipton; by 1929 she was owned by Gerard B. Lambert, Mrs. Mellon's father.